Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year filled with pumpkins, food comas, and family but not everything about this holiday is so...dreamy. Here is a list of a few things to expect on turkey day:
1. A family political debate
Aunt Shirley and cousin Arnold will probably have opposing views and we are sure to get stuck in the crossfire this Thursday. And we thought the election was over.
2. Family photos
They say "Let's get a group photo!" but before you know it they want one of the 4 generations of women on your mother's side, one of all the cousins, one of great grandma Rosie with all the grandkids, and so on. Four hours later there is little to be thankful for after fake smiling for 279 photos.
3. The famous relative making an appearance
Cousin Ally who is going to Princeton, your brother who travelled to Europe this summer, your aunt Elle who is getting married or - the best - your cousin Jessica who just had a baby. We all have a family superstar and they are bound to be the center of attention and conversation this holiday.
4. Food comas
Turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, devilled eggs, cranberry sauce, macaroni and cheese, pumpkin pie, oh how irresistible! Unfortunately it takes a lot of energy and stomach space and we all run out of those eventually.
5. The family drama
There will be at least one argument whether it's between you and your mother-in-law about how you cook or the kids about who gets to break the wishbone. Sometimes it is simply over petty things because let's face it: just because you're related doesn't mean you like each other.
6. 80% whipped cream 20% pumpkin pie
You do it, don't even try to deny it.
7. Your rich uncle's stories
Okay, maybe it's your grandpa or aunt but nonetheless we all have a rich relative that built a new house, visited 3 countries, went scuba diving, met a tribe in Africa, and had drinks with a celebrity this year.
